For this assignment, select and research one of the endocrine disorders listed below. Create a PowerPoint to explain the disorder. A link is provided to introduce you to each disorder. However, you will need to conduct additional research to fully complete your presentation (you should consult a minimum of three quality sources).
Addison’s Disease. Mayo Clinic. Accessed on July 17, 2022 at: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/addisons-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20350293
Cushing’s Syndrome/Disease. Accessed on July 17, 2022 at: American Association of Neurological Surgeons. https://www.aans.org/en/Patients/Neurosurgical-Conditions-and-Treatments/Cushings-Disease
You should include the following topics in your presentation:
Slide 1 Title Slide with Name, Course, and Date
Slide 2 - Introduction Topics to be covered in outline form
Slide 3 Name and describe your chosen disorder. What happens to the body as a result of this disorder? What part (or parts) of the body does the disorder generally impact? How? How many people are affected in the US (or worldwide)?
Slide 4 Describe the symptoms of the disorder. What happens in the body to cause the disease? Is it typically inherited or acquired? Is it triggered by other events?
Slides 5-6 How is the disorder diagnosed? What tests are performed?
Slide 7 How is the disorder treated? Discuss medications, etc. Include an image to support your research.
Slide 8 - Application of research Summarize new findings about your chosen disorder by researching current articles. What new information did you learn about your chosen disorder? Include the resource(s).
Slide 9 - Conclusion
Summarize your project findings.
Slide 10 - References Provide your sources in APA format.
SLP Assignment Expectations
For this SLP assignment, address the requirements outlined above in a 1- to 10-slide PowerPoint Presentation. In 4 to 5 bullet points per slide, answer the questions above in the slide area and summarize each topic in your own words. Use the notes area to provide more detail. Avoid using lengthy sentences and paragraphs. Maintain consistent font sizes throughout the presentation.